Tesla signs PPA with Zelestra for 140 MW solar project in Texas
Type: Ppa · Technology: Solar · Country: United States · Capacity: 140 MW · Announced: 2026-07-29
Tesla has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Madrid-based renewable energy company Zelestra to purchase the entire output from a new 140 MW solar project in Texas. The Lumen solar farm will be located in Anderson County, northeast Texas, within the ERCOT market. Zelestra expects to begin construction on the project by 2027, with the facility scheduled to be fully operational by 2029. This agreement expands the relationship between the companies, following a 57 MW PPA in 2024 for solar plants in Spain. The deal supports Tesla's growing energy needs in Texas and Zelestra's expansion into the US market.
Analysis
Tesla has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Madrid-based Zelestra to purchase the entire output from a new 140 MW solar project in Texas. Zelestra, a clean energy solutions provider, focuses on solar, battery energy storage, wind, and hydrogen projects. Tesla, a technology company, focuses on electric vehicles, clean energy, and energy storage. The Lumen solar farm will be located in Anderson County, northeast Texas, within the ERCOT market. Zelestra expects to begin construction by 2027, with the facility scheduled to be fully operational by 2029.
Key points
- Tesla signed a PPA for 140 MW solar project in Texas.
- Zelestra is the developer of the Lumen solar farm.
- Project located in Anderson County, northeast Texas, within ERCOT market.
- Construction expected to begin by 2027, operational by 2029.
- Follows a 57 MW PPA between the companies in 2024 for solar plants in Spain.
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